How to make your own IRC server for free.

If you've always wanted your OWN irc server without paying a cent, heres how. First you will need any distribution of Linux, Ubuntu does not really work well but still does the job. You can also use VMware or a Linux root.

Once you have installed Linux you need to download UnrealIRCd. This will be your "irc platform".

Code:

http://www.unrealircd.com/downloads.php?mode=download

Download the latest IRCd source from there, and reupload to your website or find a website that offers an automatic download link.

Then, in console, type

Code:

wget www.yoururl.com/Unreal3.2.8.1.tar.gz

This will download Unreal IRCd. Once downloaded, you need to unzip the file using this command

Code:

tar zxvf Unreal3.2.8.1.tar.gz

Now navigate to the Unreal folder by typing

Code:

cd Unreal3.2

Type

Code:

./Config

Remember that everything in Linux is CASE SENSITIVE.

This will bring you to the main config file, just hold enter down until it starts configuring.

Now the easy part, type

Code:

make

and watch it compile.


Once this is all done you need to make some .config files and .log files. You will find the templates in the unzipped folder. It is very straight-forward. Go into the folder Doc, find the template, edit the Serveradmin name, password, etc and you're set.

To make the unrrealircd.conf in Linux root simply type

Code:

nano unrealircd.conf

and paste the example.conf contents into it by right clicking once copied. Then simply go around and edit what you need to.

After that is complete, type

Code:

./unreal start

. You should now be able to connect to your IRC via your IP address.

If you wish to transfer your IP to a domain name such as irc.yourname.com there are many services available, just google it.

 

This could probably work in the guides section

 

If you ever want your irc server to be popular, then a home server is the last thing you want.

And btw, you need to be root (use su) to run make, so that might be a problem..

Also, inspircd might actually be a bit easier to config and set up for beginners..

 

The guide was inspired by my name...I only know how to make secret IRCd's D: